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More than 300 students unite for Auckland's largest youth pride event

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Yesterday, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomed more than 300 rainbow and takatāpui secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau to its Ōtehā Auckland campus for Lil' Gay Out 2026.

Panel discussion at Lil' Gay Out, with Hugo Grrl, Hāmiora Bailey, Chlöe Swarbrick (speaking in the image) and Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly

Funding boost supports veterinary students on the path to rural practice

Friday 26 June 2026

Following Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science’s successful application to the Merck, Sharp and Dohme (MSD) Global Impact Fund, five veterinary students have received scholarships worth over NZ$8,000 each to support costs associated with their final year of training.

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Massey ranked in world top 100 for sustainability impact

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised with a top 100 placing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, released today.

Table infographic of Times Higher Education Impact Ratings results.

50 years of communication graduates making their mark

Wednesday 24 June 2026

For five decades, Bachelor of Communication graduates from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have gone on to build careers across government, media, business, the creative industries and beyond.

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We are a research-led university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. Get the latest research stories.

Massey academic to deliver keynote at inaugural anti-racism education conference

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Mohan Dutta will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Weaving Anti-racist Futures in Education conference in Auckland this weekend. The conference will explore how schools can better respond to racism and create more inclusive learning environments.

Home affordability gains momentum as every region sees improvement

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Home affordability has continued to strengthen across New Zealand, with the latest Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University report showing affordability improved over the past six months, and accelerated during the first quarter of 2026.

Massey expert shares research perspective on future of senior secondary assessment

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Jenny Poskitt has helped inform national discussions on the future of senior secondary assessment and qualifications after being invited by the Minister of Education to join the Curriculum and Assessment Roadshow.

NZ’s billion-dollar development opportunity to build our cities around public transport

Wednesday 17 June 2026

New Zealand has a major economic and housing opportunity to build its cities around public transport, but the government needs to embrace a specific set of reforms to get the ball rolling, according to a new report by Massey University Adjunct Lecturer and Social Entrepreneur in Residence, Thomas Nash.

Student success news

Discover the inspiring success stories of our students, many of whom are balancing studying alongside other commitments.

Massey students set for international 3x3 basketball tournament

Tuesday 30 June 2026

A team of students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are preparing to compete at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Oceania 3x3 Qualifying Tournament in Queensland, Australia, for a place at the FISU University World Cup.

How a sport and exercise degree led to a career in public health

Tuesday 30 June 2026

For Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University graduate Youyou He, a sport and exercise degree has turned into a career in public health, mental wellbeing and community advocacy.

Classroom to farm and back again

Friday 26 June 2026

For Tararua District dairy farmer Lisa Lyons, ongoing professional development has always gone hand-in-hand with life on the farm, but a major health challenge prompted her to take her study journey even further.

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Students design prototypes to tackle conservation challenges

Friday 19 June 2026

Massey Industrial Design students have presented Department of Conservation (DOC) engineers and senior leaders with a selection of prototypes that could be developed to tackle some of the challenges that come with managing the conservation estate.

Opinion and features

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Mixed messages: why media advice about teen sleep can leave parents fatigued

Monday 29 June 2026

Co-authored by Dr Mary Breheny, Professor Leigh Signal and Associate Professor Rosie Gibson.

Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Co-authored by Professor Karen Stockin and Professor Antonio Fernández.

Image from Unsplash of a whale tail in the ocean.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Game development lecturer wins national award for student impact

Tuesday 16 June 2026

A lecturer who helps his students turn their gaming projects into commercial businesses has been recognised at the 2026 New Zealand Games Festival Awards.

Professor Jenny Weston appointed to global expert panel shaping future veterinary education

Tuesday 9 June 2026

Professor Jenny Weston has been appointed to an international expert panel established by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to review and update its Competency and Curriculum Guidelines for Graduating Veterinarians.

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Massey academic awarded Gilruth Prize by Australian Veterinary Association

Monday 8 June 2026

At a ceremony in Brisbane on 20 May, Professor Emeritus Roger Morris received the Gilruth Prize, the highest honour conferred by the Australian Veterinary Association, in recognition of his sixty years of contributions to the veterinary profession in Australasia and worldwide.

Image of Professor Emeritus Roger Morris with President of AVA Dr Gemma Chuck and Dr Bill Tranter at the AVA Awards gala dinner in Brisbane.

AI-powered builder’s tool takes top prize in Grand Ideas competition

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Semester One Grand Ideas competition has recognised a diverse range of ideas aimed at solving real-world challenges.

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Massey academic to deliver keynote at inaugural anti-racism education conference

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Mohan Dutta will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Weaving Anti-racist Futures in Education conference in Auckland this weekend. The conference will explore how schools can better respond to racism and create more inclusive learning environments.

More than 300 students unite for Auckland's largest youth pride event

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Yesterday, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomed more than 300 rainbow and takatāpui secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau to its Ōtehā Auckland campus for Lil' Gay Out 2026.

Massey students set for international 3x3 basketball tournament

Tuesday 30 June 2026

A team of students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are preparing to compete at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Oceania 3x3 Qualifying Tournament in Queensland, Australia, for a place at the FISU University World Cup.

Home affordability gains momentum as every region sees improvement

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Home affordability has continued to strengthen across New Zealand, with the latest Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University report showing affordability improved over the past six months, and accelerated during the first quarter of 2026.

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